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Pacifica High School (Oxnard, California)
Encyclopedia
Pacifica High School, referred to as Pacifica or PHS, is a public four-year high school
serving grades 9-12 in Oxnard, California
. It opened in 2001.
Pacifica contains three academies: The Health Science Academy (established 2006, California Golden Bell winner in 2008), the Teaching & Educational Careers Academy (established 2007) and the Culinary Arts Academy (established 2010).
In November 2011, a campus security guard was arrested for sending sexually explicit messages
to underage girls.
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
serving grades 9-12 in Oxnard, California
Oxnard, California
Oxnard is the 113th largest city in the United States, 19th largest city in California and largest city in Ventura County, California, by way of population. It is located at the western edge of the fertile Oxnard Plain, and is an important agricultural center, with its distinction as the...
. It opened in 2001.
History
Pacifica High School was established in 2001. It occupies approximately 50 acres (202,343 m²) of originally fertile agricultural land, and was designed by WLC Architects to accommodate up to 2,250 students. There are 9 major buildings on campus comprising nearly 205000 square feet (19,045.1 m²). Sixteen portable classrooms have been added to accommodate the increasing student population.Pacifica contains three academies: The Health Science Academy (established 2006, California Golden Bell winner in 2008), the Teaching & Educational Careers Academy (established 2007) and the Culinary Arts Academy (established 2010).
In November 2011, a campus security guard was arrested for sending sexually explicit messages
Sexting
Sexting is the act of sending sexually explicit messages or photographs, primarily between mobile phones. The term was first popularized in early 21st century, and is a portmanteau of sex and texting, where the latter is meant in the wide sense of sending a text possibly with...
to underage girls.
Notable alumni
- Victor OrtízVictor OrtízVictor Ortiz is an American professional boxer of Mexican descent and the former WBC welterweight champion.He was previously in the light welterweight division, where he held the USBA & NABO title....
, professional boxer - Brandon RiosBrandon RiosBrandon Lee Ríos is an undefeated Mexican-American/Native American boxer and the current WBA lightweight champion. Brandon is trained by former IBF super featherweight champion Roberto García.-Amateur career:...
, boxer